Just got the Jeep back from detailing only to find that they fubard the plastic strip that moves back and forth with the shift lever. Has anyone ever delt with this? I checked wkjeeps to see how to remove and access console, I'd rather not if I don't have to. Thanks for any tips.

Scottina06

05-07-2011 08:44 PM

Re: shift bezel tape

uhhhh.....I think it requires and entire shifter replacement

lll2for3lll

05-07-2011 09:15 PM

Re: shift bezel tape

I did a write up on this on JF before I was banned. You don't have to replace the whole thing. You have to get lucky like I did or find one at a junkyard. Ask member GoJeep. He has stripped a WK down completely.

you should post that how to here.....because JF doesnt like us and will block that link before long.....

....just saying

SvenskaJeepGuy

05-08-2011 12:15 AM

Re: shift bezel tape

if you can find one at a junkyard you can replace just that part. i replaced the top cover on mine and i got the whole shifter assembly for dirt cheap from a yard. shouldnt cost you more than $50. keep the exta parts because these assemblies are known to fail.

Galaxie500

05-08-2011 01:56 PM

Re: shift bezel tape

That's a real nice write up 2for3. Thanks for responding scottina and svenska. Well I guess my panel removal kit will come in handy, I purchased it when I installed the Kicker dual 10's sub box and pulled the side panels on the driver's side to run the wiring. Thanks again everybody.

fatfreddy

05-08-2011 02:09 PM

Re: shift bezel tape

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxie500
(Post 410858)

Just got the Jeep back from detailing only to find that they fubard the plastic strip that moves back and forth with the shift lever. Has anyone ever delt with this? I checked wkjeeps to see how to remove and access console, I'd rather not if I don't have to. Thanks for any tips.

Speaking of other forums,it was stated on one that you can now buy the part you need separate from the whole shifter from a Jeep dealer.I can't remember the price but it was fairly cheap.

Scottina06

05-08-2011 02:21 PM

Re: shift bezel tape

thats good to know. I remember another member trying to buy one and they wanted like $400 for the assembly...just to get the tape

lll2for3lll

05-08-2011 03:01 PM

Re: shift bezel tape

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottina06
(Post 410891)

you should post that how to here.....because JF doesnt like us and will block that link before long.....

So I was able to fix what I needed to but I never could lift my shifter all of the way out. After looking at your pictures I noticed that yours didn't have the 4x4 T-handle set up. My tape didn't tear, I was able to get it back into its correct track but if it did tear how would you pull the shifter out that has 4x4? I disconnected the wiring harness to the T-handle but I still couldn't get it out, I didn't want to pry on it harder. Also I only had 3 screws to take out, the fourth hole (next to T-handle) doesn't even look like it ever had a screw threaded into it. Something was holding it down in this one corner though.